Transcript [Music] This is Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Did you know December grocery sales top $53 billion? With holiday excitement and stress, it’s easy to overlook key food safety steps from the store to your table. Busy schedules, crowded stores, and holiday distractions can lead to unsafe handling of perishable foods such […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. The holidays are a time for baking and sharing favorite family desserts. But don’t let foodborne illness ruin your celebrations! Pies and desserts made with perishable ingredients—like eggs, cream, milk, or whipped toppings—need special care. Pumpkin, custard, chiffon, and cream pies […]
Transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Fruits and vegetables are a staple at farmers markets. Whole produce is safe to display and purchase, but pre-cut items like cantaloupe and watermelon should be refrigerated or kept on ice by vendors. After buying pre-cut items, store in a cooler or insulated […]
Episode Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension.Focus of humor, the longevity of a holiday fruitcake. According to the USDA, in a pantry, fruitcakes stay fresh and safe to eat for six months. When frozen, for up to a year.Why does fruitcake last so long? Because of the […]
Episode transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. It’s a busy time of the year. Minimize time in the kitchen, go easy on your budget, and minimize food waste by taking inventory and using frozen leftovers. Frozen leftovers maintain quality between two and six months of storage. Use the oldest […]
Episode transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Food, often large quantities of food are part of Thanksgiving celebrations. Here are two suggestions to maximize your budget and minimize food waste while protecting your family from foodborne illness. • Practice the Two-Hour Rule after cooking, serving, and when […]
Episode transcript [music] I’m Susie Craig. Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Are you concerned about what to do with leftover chocolate candy from Halloween? From a food safety perspective, the risk of foodborne pathogens is very low because of a natural preservative in chocolate and low water activity which bacteria need to grow […]
Episode transcript [music] This is Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. From TikTok to Pinterest, there are photos of refrigerator shelves filled with plates of uncovered raw meat, crystal pitchers of milk, framed photographs, bowls of fruit, even twinkle lights. It’s called fridgescaping. Decorative plates and vintage crystal pitchers may contain lead, which is […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute, from Washington State University Extension. Should I store opened soy sauce in the refrigerator or my pantry? According to the FoodKeeper App, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Cornell University, and the Food Marketing Institute, commercial soy sauce is safe at room temperature after […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Do you open the refrigerator door wondering if what you see is safe to eat? This week, add the FoodKeeperApp to your phone or tablet. Developed by the USDA, Cornell University, and the Food Marketing Institute, it provides research-based information on storing foods and beverages […]